Mixed MSW composting facilities in the U.S.
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The MSW composting projects illustrate the various directions taken by municipalities and private companies, all of whom are committed to diversion over disposal. Updates on the 16 mixed MSW composting facilities in the U.S. are provided such as in Pinetop-lakeside, Arizona, Mariposa county, California and Sumter county, Florida.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2005
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A compost screening primer
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Screening is a unit operation that involves segregation of a mixture of materials with different particle size distributions into two or more fractions. A review of the range of screen and air classifier designs used at composting sites that are available in the markets is presented.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2005
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Protective practices at grinding, screening operations
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The article focuses on worker safety strategies at composting and recycling plants, including safety behavior education and protective equipment. Primary safety concerns include dust control, noise control, and grinder projectile containment.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2001
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